Author: Canada News Media Staff

President Donald Trump used a national-interest waiver on Oct. 16 to block 100 per cent tariffs on the five biggest buyers of Russian oil and gas, days before the Graham Act took effect.

The International Monetary Fund left Canada’s 2026 growth forecast at 1.1 per cent in its October outlook, behind the U.S., Germany and Britain.

Edmontonians can weigh in on the Residential Parking Program until Nov. 15. No changes take effect in 2026, and council is to see a redesign in spring 2027.

The EU and the Gulf Cooperation Council put off their Oct. 24 summit in Riyadh, citing Houthi attacks and the suspension of operations at King Khalid airport.

Yemen’s health minister said five people died and 16 were wounded when Houthi missiles struck the Aden palace that houses the internationally recognized government.

A new Ipsos poll says 46 per cent of Canadians with an opinion back federal IVF funding, but Ottawa’s $20,000 campaign promise is still undelivered.

Telus has asked the CRTC to make the telecom complaints watchdog reject cases without proof of second-level escalation, a move the industry association did not back.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reports about $351 million in fraud losses in the first six months of 2026, led by investment scams. Here is what it advises.

France and Germany agreed to a 90 per cent CO2 cut by 2035 and a 70 per cent European parts rule, with a Parliament vote set for Nov. 23.

Ukraine’s Air Force says it downed 289 of 332 drones overnight; regional officials report seven dead and about 90 hurt as energy strikes continue.